US Bridges

Msas 305 over Minnehaha Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 27688

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 305 over Minnehaha Creek is a concrete slab carrying Msas 305 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,150 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 305
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 3
RouteCity Street 305
Coordinates44.92169, -93.35296
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2020)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 305 over Minnehaha Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 305 over Minnehaha Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 305 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Msas 305 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 305 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.